Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - House Administrative Coordinator - Nights

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City is seeking an Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - House Administrative Coordinator for night shift. You will provide clinical oversight, coordinate bed assignments and serve as the hospital’s primary administrative official after hours, guiding nursing staff and ensuring efficient patient flow.

The role requires a BSN, 3 years RN experience in acute care with leadership, and current OK RN license plus BLS, ACLS and PALS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master's preferred.
• 3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting, with 3 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Current RN license in Oklahoma or eNLC multi-state compact.
• BLS certification required upon hire; ACLS & PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary hospital administrative official for after-hours inquiries.
• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality initiatives.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Bed management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Crisis coordination

Staff coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's in Nursing preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Position Title: Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - House Administrative Coordinator - Nights

Department: Nursing Administration

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Location: University of Oklahoma Medical Center

Shift: Full-Time, 36hrs/week, 7:30pm-8am

General Description: Under limited administrative direction, provides clinical oversight and coordinates the assignment of patient care beds. Serves as a hospital representative and nursing manager and provides guidance to hospital staff concerning nursing care and related activities. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health's core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serves as primary hospital administrative official for after-hours business for all administrative inquiries.
• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance of regulatory requirements, Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives.
• Screens admissions for appropriateness of level of care orders and bed assignments.
• Prioritizes bed assignments for all admissions and transfers in the hospital.
• Escalates medical necessity and admissions status issues through the established chain of command.
• Acts as a liaison between and with physicians, patient/family, hospital staff, patient care areas, and outside agencies in an effort to promote efficient patient flow.
• Facilitates daily bed management meetings and effectively communicates resources and issues to appropriate areas.
• Tracks and trends barriers to patient flow.
• Handles any public relations matters and provides guidance to campus police as appropriate.
• Serves a critical role in coordinating hospital activities in catastrophic situations such as fires, flooding, disasters and power outages and line breaks.
• Resolves staffing problems caused by employee absences, inclement weather or other problems involving bed shortages or serious staff behavior issues.
• Coordinates timely response and related activities of emergency codes.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Master's in Nursing preferred.

Experience: 3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting, with 3 years of progressive leadership experience.

License/Certification/Registration:

• Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
• ACLS & PALS certifications Required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of advanced professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures. Often serves as a mentor and resource for team members across patient care areas.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques. Can work independently and lead a team.
• Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient's best interest.
• Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.
• Skilled in advanced care delivery models and environmental design to ensure delivery of safe patient care that is evidence-based.
• Ability to align behavior with personal values and determines fit with the organization's culture.
• Knowledge of the principles of effective bed management in a hospital.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.